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Americans Agree: Real Estate Best Long-Term Investment

Americans Agree: Real Estate Best Long-Term Investment By Suzanne De Vita Signaling growing confidence in the housing recovery, a majority of Americans once again named real estate the best long-term investment – a trend now continued for two consecutive Read More...
Posted Monday, April 27, 2015 4:34 PM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

June Housing Scorecard: New-and Existing-Home Sales Up

June Housing Scorecard: New-and Existing-Home Sales Up The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released the June edition of the Obama Administration's Housing Scorecard – a Read More...
Posted Sunday, July 20, 2014 5:26 PM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

Affordable Home Improvement Ideas

5 Affordable Home Improvement Ideas By Barbara Pronin It would be nice if we could always afford to remodel the kitchen or add another bedroom or a covered patio at will. But if expensive projects have to wait their turn, there are many smaller projects—many Read More...
Posted Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:12 AM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

Recovery to Continue in 2014, Says NAR; Rates and Home Prices Predicted to Rise

Recovery to Continue in 2014, Says NAR; Rates and Home Prices Predicted to Rise By Nick Caruso The real estate market will continue its road to recovery in 2014, with home prices rising 6 percent and mortgage rates hitting 5.4 percent. In addition, demand Read More...
Posted Friday, November 22, 2013 4:07 PM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

Study Reveals Americans' Rising Faith in Housing Market

Study Reveals Americans' Rising Faith in Housing Market Nearly half of Americans (47 percent) say they feel more comfortable purchasing a home today than at any other time in the past five years, according to results of a recent survey by Mayflower. Read More...
Posted Sunday, May 26, 2013 4:04 AM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

Tips to Simplify Your New Home Purchase

Tips to Simplify Your New Home Purchase Buying a home is a huge step. Learning to maintain and improve it is a long series of baby steps, sometimes painful and sometimes rewarding. To help get new homeowners off on the right foot, the editors at The Family Read More...
Posted Friday, April 5, 2013 3:51 AM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

To Buy A Dream Home, or the Dream Location, That Is The Question

To Buy A Dream Home, or the Dream Location, That Is The Question “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind” - William Shakespeare Is this the same for a home buyer and a buyers motivation? Unfortunately for many buyers, houses finally Read More...
Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2013 1:21 AM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

Home Prices in 2012: Best Year-on-Year Gain in Six Years

Home Prices in 2012: Best Year-on-Year Gain in Six Years CoreLogic®, a leading residential property information, analytics and services provider, recently released its December CoreLogic HPI® report. Home prices nationwide, including distressed Read More...
Posted Saturday, February 9, 2013 7:04 AM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

Steps to Simplify House Hunting

7 Steps to Simplify House Hunting House hunting is a complicated process. From finding the right home, to locking down a mortgage rate you can afford, it is a process that requires an attention to detail and a well-thought-out plan. Below are seven steps Read More...
Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2013 12:02 AM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

HUD Awards Over 100 Million to Revitalize Housing

HUD Awards Over 100 Million to Revitalize Housing U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced today that four communities will receive a combined $108.9 million to redevelop distressed housing and bring comprehensive neighborhood Read More...
Posted Sunday, December 16, 2012 6:19 AM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

Choosing the Mortgage That's Right for You Starts with Understanding the Options

Choosing the Mortgage That's Right for You Starts with Understanding the Options By Keith Loria When it comes to choosing a mortgage, it’s more important than ever for prospective buyers—or current owners looking to refinance—to Read More...
Posted Monday, December 3, 2012 4:38 AM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

Home Price Appreciation Helps Housing Move Forward on Road to Recovery

Home Price Appreciation Helps Housing Move Forward on Road to Recovery Sparked by rising home prices across much of the nation, the housing recovery is now under way, but fiscal uncertainties and other challenges could result in a bumpy ride in the coming Read More...
Posted Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:50 PM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

Home Prices Hit 20-month High

Home Prices Hit 20-month High FNC’s latest Residential Price Index™ (RPI) indicates that U.S. property values continue to rise. Home prices reached a 20-month high following a robust spring/summer homebuying season. In August, home prices Read More...
Posted Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:42 PM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

How Do You Decide whether to Add on to an Existing Home or Purchase a New One?

Q: How Do You Decide whether to Add on to an Existing Home or Purchase a New One ? A: There are a few things to consider, including cost, individual needs, and what will add value down the road. Also important: your emotional attachment to the existing Read More...
Posted Sunday, September 30, 2012 9:35 PM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments

Housing Outlook Improves

Americans' Outlook on Housing Continues to Inch Forward Consumer sentiment regarding the housing market continues its modestly positive trend, according to results from Fannie Mae's August 2012 National Housing Survey. Supported by the expectation Read More...
Posted Thursday, September 13, 2012 9:58 PM by Janet Ford | 0 Comments